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Winterizing Your Windows in Cincinnati: 8 Ways Window Treatments Help Hold the Heat

Ohio winters are hard on windows. Here are eight practical ways the right blinds, shades, and shutters help keep warmth inside, cut drafts, and make cold rooms more comfortable.

Oct 26, 2026

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Blackout vs. Room-Darkening Shades: Which Do You Need?

Not all “blackout” shades are created equal. Learn the real difference between blackout, room-darkening, and light-filtering options and discover which one works best for your bedroom, living room, or home office.

Oct 1, 2026

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Understanding Opacity: How to Choose the Right Window Treatments for Light and Privacy

When it comes to cooling your home, there are several different options that you can choose from.

Sep 17, 2026

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Best Window Treatments for Privacy and Light in 2024

How to get natural light and privacy at the same time: top-down/bottom-up shades, sheer shadings, light-filtering fabrics and more.

Jul 30, 2026

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Light Filtering Shades Vs. Room Darkening Shades

Struggling to figure out which shades will actually work in your home, not just look good in a catalog? With so many styles, fabrics, and features to choose from, the decision can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re trying to remove a glare in a bright living room while still keeping it ...

Jul 23, 2026

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How Solar Shades Can Slash Your Summer Cooling Bills

As summer temperatures rise, so do your energy bills. Keeping your home cool during the hottest months can be a costly challenge, especially if your windows allow in a lot of sunlight and heat. Fortunately, there’s a stylish and effective solution that many homeowners overlook: solar shades . What Are ...

Jul 9, 2026

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10 Ways to Protect Your Furniture from Fading Due to UV Exposure

Noticing that your vibrant décor isn’t quite as bright as it once was? Sunlight streaming through your windows might make a room feel warm and inviting, but it can quietly take a toll on your furniture. Over time, UV rays can cause fading, discoloration, and material breakdown, leaving your favorite ...

Jul 2, 2026

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What’s Better for Energy Savings — Cellular Shades or Low-Energy Windows?

Cellular shades or new energy-efficient windows? How honeycomb shades trap air to cut heating and cooling costs, and why they are often the more affordable upgrade.

Jun 11, 2026

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The Best Window Coverings for Healthy, Thriving Indoor Plants

How much sunlight is too much for your indoor plants? Too much can scorch their leaves, while too little can slow their growth. Finding the right balance is key—not just for your plants, but for your home’s comfort and energy efficiency, too. The right window coverings can help you create ...

May 7, 2026

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Protect Your Home from Sun Damage

As the summer months linger; sunlight will stream through your windows, filling your home with a comforting glow. When you lounge on your favorite sofa, enjoying the gentle warmth on your skin, take a moment to observe your surroundings. Do you notice how the sunlight dances across the room, illuminating ...

Dec 25, 2025

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How to Choose Shades that Let Light in While Keeping Privacy

When shopping for window treatments, one of the toughest decisions is striking a balance between light level and privacy. Some window treatments are excellent for privacy but leave your rooms dark and dreary. Meanwhile, other window treatments light your room impeccably, but any looky-loo or peeping tom with wandering eyes ...

Dec 4, 2025

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Buyers Guide: Room-Darkening Blinds and Shades

We all crave a good night’s sleep. But, if your street has bright lights shining in your eyes all night long, a fulfilling rest can be more of a dream than a reality. You’ve tried everything from moving your bed to facemasks. You might have even considered moving houses! There’s ...

Nov 13, 2025

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Why Cellular Shades are a Smart Choice for Energy Efficiency

Everyone wants their home to be more energy efficient. One of the best ways to accomplish this goal is by selecting window treatments that are designed to keep temperatures inside your home consistent. Cellular shades, like Duette® window treatments from Hunter Douglas®, are some of the most energy-efficient window treatments ...

Oct 2, 2025

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Maximizing Natural Light in Your Home with the Right Window Treatments

Controlling how much or how little light enters your home is one of the most important things your window treatments do. The amount of natural light that enters your home contributes to how well you can see, how hot the interior gets, and even how much you are spending on ...

Sep 18, 2025

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Choosing the Right Window Coverings for Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is more important than ever before. Not only do we all want to keep the costs of our energy bills down, but wasted energy also harms the global climate. For homeowners who want to pay less for their monthly energy bill and lower their carbon footprint, energy-efficient window ...

Jul 3, 2025

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What Are Solar Shades Best Used For?

Finding the perfect temperature for your home without overspending on your energy bills is a challenge many homeowners struggle with. Everyone’s bodies are different, so some homeowners will want to keep their homes warm, and some prefer cooler air. However, all homeowners agree that there is nothing more irritating than ...

Jun 26, 2025

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Window Shade and Roller Blind Opacity Explained

Everyone wants the perfect window treatment. For some, that means maximum privacy. For others, it means perfect light control . Everyone’s needs are different, and because of this no one home will have the same window treatment layout. When deciding on which window treatment is best for you, one of ...

May 8, 2025

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DUETTE® CELLULAR SHADES: The Perfect Insulated Window Covering for Your Home

Everybody wants the best window treatments for their home. However, everyone is different when it comes to what they want their window treatments to achieve. Some need maximum light-blocking potential, others want complete privacy, others want a beautiful shade that allows some light in, and others still want insulation from ...

Apr 24, 2025

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Window Treatments and Sleep: Tips for a More Relaxing Rest

There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep. However, in our modern lives, many things can distract us from getting our well-deserved shuteye. From phones to street lights, nighttime is often filled with distractions and unnatural luminescence. The trick to getting a good night's sleep that will leave you feeling refreshed ...

Apr 17, 2025

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The Benefits of Exterior Blinds and Shades

If you are a homeowner, then chances are that conserving energy is important to you. Not only will less energy consumption mean a lower energy bill, but your home will also give off fewer emissions and therefore your air conditioning systems will work less hard. Installing high-quality window treatments is ...

Feb 20, 2025

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Tips for Finding Energy Efficient Window Treatments

Your windows are one of the best features of your home. Not only do they let natural light into your living space, but they also let you see the natural beauty of the outside world. Many homeowners love their windows and with good reason. These unique architectural features help you ...

Feb 6, 2025

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There’s nothing new under the sun?

“There’s nothing new under the sun?” What about your beautiful new home with the gorgeous new wide plank hardwood flooring. Or that beautiful new custom sofa you just spent 2 month’s salary to buy. Oh, and don’t forget the Alex Katz lithograph Uncle Ted gave you at your housewarming. Valuable ...

Dec 19, 2024

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Cold Weather Got you Down?

Cellular honeycomb-style window shades provide energy-saving insulation in any season. Thanks to their cellular design, they provide an insulating layer of air between the changing outside temperature and the ambient temperature of the room. This keeps your house warmer when it’s cold outside and cooler during hot weather. Call today ...

Nov 7, 2024

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Optimal TV Viewing

I love my 60" flat screen HDTV. I'm old enough to remember black and white TV's. And shows like The Midwestern Hayride, The Lone Ranger, My Little Margie. I remember our first color TV, the first time I saw the NBC Peacock, when Gunsmoke changed from black and white to ...

Oct 24, 2024

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Love the Fashion - Lose the High Energy Bills

Saving energy and money is always a top priority for most people today. The most recent creation from Hunter Douglas, ARCHITELLA®, can help reduce your energy bills and still provide a homeowner with fashionable looking shades. ARCHITELLA® is a patented honey-comb within a honeycomb design that forms three air pockets ...

Aug 15, 2024

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Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades

At Blinds Plus and More, we are always keeping our showroom and our customers up-to-date on the latest technology trends in our industry. We look forward to continue supplying you with the most modern and energy efficient products. Our spotlight featured product today is the Duette Architella Honeycomb shades. The ...

Jul 4, 2024

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